CVE-2016-5316: Medium severity LibTIFF libtiff vulnerability

Published Jan 20, 2017
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Updated

Out-of-bounds read in the PixarLogCleanup function in tifpixarlog.c in libtiff 4.0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to crash the application by sending a crafted TIFF image to the rgb2ycbcr tool.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
debian/tiff
4.1.0+git191117-2~deb10u44.1.0+git191117-2~deb10u84.2.0-1+deb11u44.5.0-64.5.1+git230720-1
LibTIFF libtiff<=4.0.6
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2
Opensuse Project Leap=42.1

Event History

Jan 20, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5316?

CVE-2016-5316 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to crash applications when exploited.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5316?

To mitigate CVE-2016-5316, upgrade to libtiff version 4.1.0 or later, as well as ensure your tiff package is updated to the corrected versions.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-5316?

CVE-2016-5316 affects libtiff versions up to and including 4.0.6, as well as specific tiff package versions in various Debian and openSUSE distributions.

4

Can CVE-2016-5316 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-5316 can be exploited remotely by sending a crafted TIFF image.

5

What tools are impacted by CVE-2016-5316?

The rgb2ycbcr tool is specifically impacted by CVE-2016-5316, which can lead to application crashes.

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